Last year Scientologist Jan Eastgate was accused of covering up the rape of a 11 year old Australian girl who was being brought up as a Scientologist.

an attempt to make sure Scientology did not have any ‘bad publicity’

It was accused she coached the girl what to say to police, doctors, and others who inquired about it, all in an attempt to make sure Scientology did not have any ‘bad publicity’.

Now, Jan Eastgate (Head of CCHR – Citizens Commission for Human Rights) has been arrested and her passport revoked. She has been released on bail.

This Today Tonight television clip aired tonight has more details:

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